AICD Cost in India
Last updated: April 19, 2026
Starting from USD 14,000
INCLUDES
- FDA Approved Implant
- Surgery and Stay at the Hospital
- Pre-operative Investigations
- Medicines, Consumables & Food at the hospital
- Airport Transfers & IndiCure assistance
DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Accommodation outside the Hospital
- Air tickets
- Medical Visa fee
STAY REQUIRED
- Stay at the Hospital - 1 to 2 days
- Stay at the Hotel - 7 to 8 days
- Stay in India - 8 to 10 days
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Factors that Affect AICD Cost in India
- Type of AICD
A significant portion of the overall AICD cost in India arises from the type of implant used. There are different types of implants available which include s ingle chamber, dual chamber, biventricular, and subcutaneous implant. The doctor shall recommend the appropriate implant depending on your medical condition and requirements. IndiCure recommends you explore the options by consulting our expert Interventional Cardiologists.
- Cardiologist’s Fees
A significant component of an AICD cost in India is the heart surgeon’s fees. IndiCure recommends highly experienced, skilled, board-certified heart surgeons who can deliver excellent results. While the charges may vary based on the surgeon’s experience, you can be confident that you are in safe and capable hands when opting for affordable heart surgery in India with IndiCure Health Tours.
- Your Choice of Surgical Facility
Selecting an accredited medical facility with skilled and qualified medical staff is essential for the success of AICD procedure in India. Larger cities in India generally provide superior medical facilities and more experienced heart surgeons, leading to higher costs. IndiCure Health Tours recommends surgical facilities in these larger cities to prioritize quality of care and ensure safety of our overseas guests.
- Surgery-Related Expenses
The expenses related to AICD surgery include the pre- and post-surgical expenses. The amount of pre-surgical expenses depends on the age and medical condition of the patient and thus the number and type of investigations that may be required. The amount of post-surgical expenses depend on prescription medications and extent of follow-up consultations required.
We Customize AICD Cost in India Quote to Suit Your Preferences
At IndiCure Health Tours, we consolidate most of the expenses for your AICD cost in India to provide you with an inclusive and cost-effective package tailored to your budget and individual requirements. After receiving medical reports, your case manager will provide an estimated cost based on a discussion with the heart surgeon in India.
The final AICD cost in India can however be confirmed after your face-to-face consultation with the heart surgeon.
We at MediTraWell, understand that you travel with a budget in mind and do not like to be greeted by surprises after arrival in India. We thus club all these expenses and give you a package cost that is inclusive and affordable at the same time.
Your case manager shall give you an estimated cost of your surgery after discussing your medical reports with the surgeon. The final cost, however, shall be confirmed after your consultation with the surgeon.
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Cardiac Procedures We Offer
Here is a compilation of the heart treatment options we provide in India.
- Holter Monitoring
- Alcohol Septal Ablation
- AICD
- Coronary Angiography
- Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA)
- Pacemaker Implantation
- Cardiac Bypass (Heart Bypass)
- ASD Device Closure
- Aortic Valve Replacement
- ASD Treatment
- VSD Treatment
- Cardiac Tumor Surgery
- EP Study
- Balloon Valvuloplasty
- Bentall Procedure
- Cardiac Ablation
- Minimally Invasive Heart Bypass
- Valve Replacement Surgery
- Pediatric Heart Surgery
- Robotic Heart Surgery
- Heart Transplant
- LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device)
- TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
- Truncus Arteriosus Repair
Best cardiologist in India
Dr Aparna Jaswal
Interventional Cardiologist
MBBS, MD, DNB, Training, Cardiac Electrophysiology at St. Luke's Hospital in Milwaukee, USA
Delhi
Dr. Aparna Jaswal is a highly recognized Cardiologist in India, specializing in EPS & RFA of complex arrhythmias, AICD implantation, and biventricular pacing.
She joined Fortis Escorts Heart Institute & Research Centre in New Delhi in 1998, and has been an integral part of the Department of Cardiac Electrophysiology since then. Dr. Jaswal regularly performs electrophysiological studies and radio frequency catheter ablation for various cardiac arrhythmias. She has received training in Cardiac Electrophysiology at St. Luke’s Hospital in Milwaukee, USA, and holds the ‘Certified Cardiac Device Specialist’ certification from IBHRE, HRS.
Dr. Jaswal is involved in numerous research projects and actively participates in national and international research trials. She is frequently invited as a faculty member to various national and international symposia and workshops. Notably, she initiated the EP program in Mauritius in November 2010. She also received a Fellowship from Heart Rhythm Society, USA in 2011.
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Dr Chandrashekhar Kulkarni
Cardiac Surgeon
MBBS, MS, MCh (CTVS), FRCS, UK, Fellowship CTVS, NZ
Mumbai
Dr Chandrashekhar Kulkarni is a very senior heart surgeon in India, who has been extensively trained in India and abroad at countries like UK and New Zealand. He has an experience of 20+ years in performing cardiovascular surgeries and is particularly interested in Minimally Invasive Cardiac surgery and regularly performs procedures like Minimally invasive heart bypass surgery etc.
Dr Kulkarni received his Fellowship in Cardio-Thoracic Surgery from Greenlane Hospital, New Zealand after completing his super-specialization M.Ch. degree in CVT Surgery from Mumbai University, where he received Dr P K Sen Gold Medal in Cardio-Thoracic Surgery.
He has worked extensively in CVTS surgery and held senior positions at some of the best hospitals in Mumbai. He is presently working as Director & Head, CVTS and Robotic Heart Surgery, at one of the most prestigious hospitals in Mumbai, Nanavati Max Super specialty Hospital. He has previously worked as Chief Consultant and Programme Head of Heart & Lung Transplantation and Minimally Invasive & Robotic Cardiac Surgery at Global Hospitals, and Dr LH Hiranandani Hospital, Mumbai.
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Dr. S.S. Bhattacharya
Cardiac Surgeon
MBBS, MS, MCh
Mumbai
Dr. S.S. Bhattacharya is a famous Cardiac Surgeon in India with more than 36 years of experience. He was involved in the development of several surgical devices, including the Arterial Retractor for Mitral Valve Replacement and the Internal Mammary Artery Retractor for the removal of bilateral Internal Mammary Arteries.
He has articles published in international and national peer-reviewed journals. He has given talks at conferences where he has shared his research findings.
He has successfully treated over 15,000 cases, many of which were complex cases. Dr. Bhattacharya was also honored with a memorial award for his pioneering work in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery.
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What is AICD (Automatic Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator)?
The automatic implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (AICD) is a device designed to monitor the heartbeat. This device can deliver an electrical impulse or shock to the heart when it senses a life-threatening change in the heart’s rhythm. Like a pacemaker, the AICD is small enough to be implanted under the skin in the upper chest.
The AICD system consists of:
- A pulse generator that can send an electrical impulse or shock to the heart
- Electrodes that sense the rhythm of the heart and deliver a shock to the heart muscle
- Batteries designed to last four to five years and deliver about 100 shocks
- A small computer chip that tells the AICD when to deliver a shock
Your doctor can also program the AICD to deliver a variety of sophisticated electrical therapies depending on the type of abnormal rhythm problem being treated.
When is AICD Needed?
The indications for an AICD are:
- People whose heart suddenly stops
- People who have had documented excessive rapid heartbeats (Ventricular Tachycardia)
- Or patients who are at risk for the above rhythm problems due to:
- A poor or inadequate blood flow to the heart
- A severe heart attack (MI)
- An enlarged heart (cardiomyopathy) or related conditions like congestive heart failure
What are the Different Types of AICDs?
AICDs are classified as:
- Single chamber: These ICDs use a lead (wire) that is attached to the right ventricle to deliver energy.
- Dual chamber: These ICDs use leads that are attached to the right atrium and the right ventricle.
- Biventricular: This type of ICD has leads attached to the right atrium, the right ventricle, and the left ventricle. Biventricular ICDs can improve symptoms of heart failure in about two-thirds of patients who remain symptomatic while taking medication for heart failure.
- Subcutaneous: These ICDs work by monitoring the heart rhythm through wires placed just under the skin above the heart. The advantage of a subcutaneous ICD (also called an “S-ICD”) is that there are no wires in the body’s circulatory system, so the risk of the most serious infections is decreased.
How is the AICD Procedure Done?
An intravenous (IV) line will be started in your arm. Your doctor will inject a local anesthetic to numb the site where the device will be placed. Typically, AICDs are implanted just under the collarbone, usually on the left side.
Step 1: Your doctor will make a small incision in the skin. From there, lead wires are passed through a vein to your heart and then tested to check their position in your heart.
Step 2: A little pocket is made under the skin for the pulse generator. It is about the size of a book of matches. The leads are connected to the pulse generator, and tested. Then your doctor will close the incision and program the device.
What is the Recovery After AICD Like?
Recovery after AICD implantation is rapid, but arm movement and activity restrictions are advised for the first few weeks. The hospital stay is short, a day or two after the surgery. Routine activities can be resumed in about two weeks.
What Results Can I Expect After AICD Implantation?
An AICD is designed to treat dangerously fast heart rates. It continuously monitors your heart and restores your heart to its normal heart rate. It’s like having an emergency response team with you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Questions you must ask
Here is a set of questions you should consider asking before commencing your medical journey for AICD procedure in India.
- Is the cardiologist board certified?
- How experienced is the doctor?
- Which language does the surgeon speak?
- Is the treatment done in a well-equipped facility?
- What option is recommended for me?
- What about the risks involved?
- Does the surgeon use a certified anesthetist?
- How long will the recovery period be?
Be ready to respond about:
Prepare to answer questions about your:
- Medical history and exams
- Previous surgeries
- Current medication review
- History of smoking, drugs, or alcohol